baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2412445-A (GB)
Title: Detecting defects in layers of cables
Inventor: PRUNK HARRY
IPC: G01R31/02
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: A cable 10 comprising conductor 12 field control layer 16, insulation 14 and semiconductor layer 18 is passed through a short measuring electrode 2 and equipotential electrodes 1,3 encircling the cable while immersed in water 16a. Equi-potential electrodes 1.3 have a length that is a multiple of the length of measuring electrode 2. A high frequency voltage U is applied to measuring electrode 2 with respect to equi-potential electrodes 1,3 and the resultant current I is measured. When either current I or a capacitance calculated thereform deviates from a predetermined value a failure signal is generated indicating an interruption or defect in either field smoothing layer 16 or semi-conductor layer 18.The predetermined value may be modified dependant on a measurement of the cable diameter. The equipotential electrodes 1,3 may be 10-50 times longer than measuring electrode 2 , which may be adjusted in accordance with the conductance of the water 16a with the semi-conductor layer 18. Equpotential electrodes 1,3 may also be smaller in diameter than measuring electrode 2, may be concavely or conically shaped and may be connected to a screening electrode 4.
Patent GB-2427171-A (GB)
Title: Bonding a fluoropolymer layer to a silicone layer
Inventor: CORVELEYN STEVEN
IPC: B32B25/20
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: A fluoropolymer layer is bonded to a silicone layer by (i) providing a fluoropolymer layer comprising a fluoropolymer capable of being dehydrofluorinated (ii) providing a silicone layer comprising a curable silicone composition comprising (a) an organopolysiloxane compound having SiH groups, (b) an organopolysiloxane compound having aliphatic carbon - carbon unsaturated bonds, (c) a hydrosilylation catalyst and (d) an amino compound having (1) an amine function of the formula -NHR wherein R is hydrogen or an organic group and (2) a silyl group of the formula -SiR<1>n(OR<2>)3-n wherein R<1> represents an alkyl or aryl group, R<2> represents an alkyl group of 2 to 6 carbon atoms and n is 1 or 2 and (iii) contacting said silicone layer and said fluoropolymer layer and causing said curable silicone composition of said silicone layer to cure. The fluoropolymer may contain glass microspheres.
Patent GB-2428563-A (GB)
Title: Rucksack which converts into a baby change device
Inventor: MALONE NICOLA
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A rucksack which converts into a baby change device comprises a rucksack with a hingedly 9 connected flap which pivots a maximum of 90{ from the axis of the back panel of the rucksack, and hooks 1 by which the rucksack may be suspended. The movement of the flap is limited by two pieces of webbing 10. The flap is provided with a concave base 12 and a strap 11 for restraining a baby. The rucksack may be provided with pockets 5 for storing items such as nappies and wet wipes.
Patent GB-2430405-A (GB)
Title: A printer ink cartridge
Inventor: LEE BRIAN
IPC: B41F31/05
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A cartridge for a printer, the cartridge comprising a chambered ink duct, a ink roller attached to the ink duct, and an attachment for removably attaching the cartridge to the printer.
Patent GB-2428769-A (GB)
Title: Flow diverter for fitting to a catchpot-assisted float controlled valve such as a ballcock valve regulator
Inventor: HENSON DENNIS RAYMOND
IPC: F16K33/00
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A float controlled valve is described for controlling the flow of liquid into a container. The valve has a bottom discharge outlet through which liquid issues when open. Liquid clings to the rim of the outlet when the valve is only partially open, causing it to trickle down as a liquid curtain. A flow diverter comprises a gutter below the valve outlet which collects the curtain of liquid. A fluid path communicates between the gutter and a catchpot attached to part of an arm and float assembly associated with the valve, to supply liquid from the gutter to the catchpot. The gutter forms a closed loop with a central opening through which liquid will pass when the valve is more fully opened and the liquid issues as a solid stream rather than as a hollow cylindrical curtain. The opening directs liquid into the container instead of into the catchpot. The catchpot empties after the valve has been closed. The increased buoyancy assists in keeping the valve closed. A flow diverting device for fitting to a catchpot-assisted float controlled valve, comprises an upwardly open gutter defining a central opening, a liquid path for conveying liquid from the gutter to the catchpot, and means for attaching the device to an arm to which the catchpot and float assembly are mounted. The valve is typically employed to control the flow of liquid into a container. As the liquid level in the container drops the valve begins to open and liquid trickles out of the discharge outlet. The liquid is collected in the gutter and conveyed to the catchpot in preference to the container This accelerates the downward movement of the float and the opening of the valve.
Patent GB-2431900-A (GB)
Title: Laptop computer having a detachable keyboard
Inventor: BOYLE VALENTINE DAVID
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A laptop computer with modular keyboard has a keyboard (1) that can be removed from the main computer unit (2) with a simple release mechanism (6), and may then be used separately from the main unit, connected either by a cable (7) (e.g. USB) or using wireless communication (e.g. Bluetooth (RTM)). Any standard regional language or keyboard layout variant can be manufactured to operate in the same main laptop unit without any firmware or hardware modifications To further improve comfort and ease of use, the keyboard module has adjustable feet and optional add-ons for numeric keypad (3), wristpads (4), and trackball or touchpad (5).
Patent GB-2417806-A (GB)
Title: Memory with bit swapping on the fly and testing
Inventor: DIXON R PAUL
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2004-05-20
Abstract: A memory controller and method that provide a read-refresh (also called "distributed-refresh") mode of operation, in which every row of memory is read within the refresh-rate requirements of the memory parts, with data from different columns within the rows being read on subsequent read-refresh cycles until all rows for each and every column address have been read, scrubbing errors if found, thus providing a scrubbing function that is integrated into the read-refresh operation, rather than being an independent operation. For scrubbing, an atomic read-correct-write operation is scheduled. A variable-priority, variable-timing refresh interval is described. An integrated card self-tester and/or card reciprocal-tester is described. A memory bit-swapping-within-address-range circuit, and a method and apparatus for bit swapping on the fly and testing are described.
Patent GB-2420967-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning apparatus with liquid dispensing and recovery
Inventor: PARR RICHARD S
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2005-11-28
Abstract: A cleaning apparatus 60 for cleaning a surface in which cleaning solution is dispensed to the surface and substantially simultaneously extracted along with the dirt on the surface in a continuous operation is provided. The cleaning apparatus includes a base portion 64 for movement along the surface and a handle 62 pivotally connected to the base portion. A solution tank 76 for supplying a flow of cleaning solution to the surface is removably mounted to the handle. A recovery tank 80 is removably mounted to the handle. A suction nozzle is secured to the base portion and in fluid communication with the recovery tank. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for generating suction to draw dirt and liquid through the suction nozzle and into the recovery tank. The recovery tank and solution tank are in an aligned stack arrangement when the handle is in both the upright and working positions.
Patent GB-2421606-A (GB)
Title: Collaborative document management system with global version control
Inventor: NGO J THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: A document management system enables multiple users to collaboratively contribute to the contents of a document via any suitable medium for transporting and storing documents, including email, shared drives, replicated work spaces and centralized storage systems. A tracking strategy is employed, in lieu of a central repository, that is based upon medium-independent versioning. Each version of a document that is created and saved by a user is given a unique identifier. The versions are submitted to a global service for ratification as the next authoritative version of a document. A submitted version that forms the next step in a linear sequence is ratified as the authoritative version of the document, whereas the version which does not meet this criterion becomes identified as a new document. Support is provided for users who create versions off-line, as well as users who are not subscribers to the system.
Patent GB-2433426-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled luggage with supplementary support device
Inventor: HUANG MING-HSING
IPC: B62B1/00
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A luggage item comprises a body 7, a handle 8 provided at a top side of the body, at least one wheel or roller 9 mounted at the bottom side of the body and a pivotally-connected supplementary support device 4 for supporting the luggage item in a tilted position. The supplementary support device may has one or wheels or rollers 42. A spring 5 (not shown) may be coupled to the body and the supplementary support device so as to hold the supplementary support device against the body when it is not being used.
Patent GB-2421945-A (GB)
Title: A process for the production of niobium oxide power for use in capacitors
Inventor: TAGUSAGAWA SOLON YASUHIKO
IPC: H01G4/008
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: The present invention is related to a process for the production of a powder of niobium monoxide (NbO) having a high purity, large specific surface area, controlled oxygen and nitrogen contents and a morphology adequate for use in the manufacture of capacitors, characterized by comprising two niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) reduction steps, the first step comprising reducing, by hydrogen, the niobium pentoxide (Nb2O5) to niobium dioxide (NbO2), and the second step comprising reducing niobium dioxide (NbO2) to niobium monoxide (NbO), by using an oxygen getter material in a convenient atmosphere which permits the transfer of oxygen atoms from the niobium oxide (NbO2) to the getter material, under adequate conditions of time and temperature to form niobium monoxide (NbO). The particles of powder of niobium monoxide (NbO) produced using the instant process are small, have a large surface area and an appropriate morphology, and are adequate for the production of capacitors.
Patent GB-2437250-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for monitoring the condition of livestock
Inventor: MOTTRAM TOBY
IPC: A01K11/00
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A method and system for monitoring the condition of livestock comprises a plurality of sensors (115,103,113,111,107, 105) for sensing a plurality of different parameters of an animal. The sensed data is transmitted by a unit (115), wirelessly, to a central processor (119) and a plurality of status conditions of the animal is determined on the basis of the transmitted, sensed data such as the onset of parturition, oestrus and other health status conditions. The unit (115) is permanently worn by the animal and may keep an electronic record of the status conditions of the animal.
Patent GB-2437283-A (GB)
Title: Steam iron
Inventor: MASON ROBERT
IPC: D06F75/24
Filed: 2006-04-22
Abstract: The iron includes a sole plate 100 divided into two sections. The first sole plate 101 positioned at a forward region of the iron is coupled to a vaporization chamber 103, for generating steam. The first sole plate includes a plurality of steam outlet holes communicating with the chamber to dispense steam. The second sole plate 102 positioned at a rearward region of the iron is devoid of steam outlet holes. The vaporization chamber includes a heating element 105. A second heating element 106 is provided to heat the second sole plate 102. Control means may be provided for independent control of the two heating elements. The heating elements or second sole plate may be a ceramic material. Alternatively the second sole plate may be glass or stainless steel. A thermal insulator material may be positioned between the two sole plates.
Patent GB-2440961-A (GB)
Title: Wireless monitoring of utility usage within the home
Inventor: BERRY KEITH
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2006-05-30
Abstract: A monitoring system comprising a plurality of utility meters, each utility meter being arranged to determine the consumption of a respective utility within a dwelling; a transmitter associated with each utility meter, wherein each transmitter is arranged to wirelessly transmit to a receiving device located within the dwelling consumption data that represents the determined consumption of the respective utility, wherein the receiving device is arranged to determine a cost for each of the respective utilities consumed over a specified time period based on the received consumption data and/or to determine the cost of all of the respective utilities consumed over the specified time period, wherein the receiving device includes a display for displaying the cost of each of the respective utilities consumed and/or the cost of all of the respective utilities consumed.
Patent GB-2431078-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic DC offset removal
Inventor: YUI TOMOHIRO
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: A dynamic DC offset removal arrangement accurately estimates a change position of a dynamic DC offset along with a DC offset value before the change and a DC offset value after the change, thereby carrying out equalization processing on a reception signal whose dynamic DC offsets are removed, and improving a bit error rate characteristic. A receiver 100 has a dynamic DC offset removal apparatus. A dynamic DC offset detection section 109 calculates a DC offset value before the change and a DC offset value after the change, and DC offset change timing. The calculation uses the maximum value and minimum value calculated at maximum value search section 104 and minimum value search section 105 along with the first-half mean value, second-half mean value and overall mean value calculated at first-half mean value calculation section 107, second-half mean value calculation section 108 and overall mean value calculation section 106. A DC offset removal section 110 has a compensation DC offset switching section 111 which switches between the DC offset value before the change and DC offset value after the change based on the DC offset change timing and removes dynamic DC offsets from the reception signal.
Patent GB-2431600-A (GB)
Title: A device for pipetting solution from one plate format to a different plate platform using movable position pipette tips
Inventor: RICKER ROBERT D
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2006-10-10
Abstract: A pipetting device includes first 110 and second 112 bodies, through which a plurality of pipettes extend. The surface of one of the bodies is free to move relative to the surface of the other body. Relative motion between the two bodies causes an inter-pipette distance exhibited by the pipetting device to vary. One embodiment employs slots 302-308 and 300 arranged in the respective bodies which cooperate to guide the pipettes 102b-108b to converge or diverge. In a second embodiment the pipettes 602-608 are fixed to rotating posts. The pipettes are caused to rotate about the posts in guide slots 700 and 702 in the first 610 and second bodies thereby causing the pipettes to move relative to one another.
Patent GB-2443467-A (GB)
Title: Utilising evolved HSPA technology with UMTS architecture to enable non-eHSPA user terminals access to network services
Inventor: FROST TIM
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: A telecommunications network includes an evolved High Speed Packet Access (eHSPA) Node B 13 having a Node Controller, e.g. Controlling RNC (CRNC) 12, and a Serving Radio Network Controller (SRNC) 11 configured to communicate with a packet switched component 14 of a core network, but not with a circuit switched component 17. The telecommunications network further includes a UTRAN RNC 15 configured to communicate with the CRNC 12 and also to communicate with both the packet switched 14 and circuit switched 17 components of the core network. Communication is established between a given user terminal and the core network via the UTRAN RNC 15, when a given user terminal has at least a control plane connection with the eHSPA Node B 13, by tunnelling one or more communication set up messages over the control plane between the CRNC 12 and the core network via the UTRAN RNC 15, such that the UTRAN RNC 15 relays the messages, triggering or effecting SRNS Relocation over the Iub interface, tunnelling RRC messages over the Tub interface, and tunnelling the Initial Direct Transfer RRC message across the Iu-PS interfaces within SRNS Relocation messages.
Patent GB-2430935-A (GB)
Title: Tetrapeptide analogs
Inventor: CHAO BIN
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2007-01-12
Abstract: Compounds, compositions and methods for treatment of hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer are provided.
Patent GB-2446439-A (GB)
Title: Smoothing filter for MIMO OFDM channel estimation
Inventor: SANDELL MAGNUS STIG TORSTEN
IPC: H04J99/00
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: In multichannel (MIMO) Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) channel estimation, subcarriers near the edge of a given frequency band can be estimated by extrapolating active subcarriers to produce virtual subcarriers 3a, which are further used to yield a smoothing filter for the initial subcarrier estimate. Active subcarrier information may be simply copied (fig. 4) or Wiener filtered to produce virtual subcarriers, thus requiring no change in the relative filter window or filter coefficients (as required in Fig 2a) and allowing use of a simple, fixed coefficient Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter.
Patent GB-2447073-A (GB)
Title: Matrix Pattern Recognition Decision Making and Adaptive Learning Process
Inventor: ASHLEY ADRIAN LYNLEY
IPC: A61B8/08
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A recognition process comprises storing inputting data in the form of a Cartesian co-ordinates array and calculating a centre of gravity for the co-ordinate army. A rotational profile for the input data is formed by calculating the angular position of the Cartesian co-ordinates when rotated about the centre of gravity. The rotational profile of the input data is compared with stored rotational profiles 10 for model concepts 5. Results of the comparison are then calculated. The recognition process also includes adaptive learning, where the stored model concepts are updated with previously unknown input data. The input data may relate to facial features for face recognition, a mammogram image for beast cancer detection or a microscope image for bacteria and/or virus detection.
Patent GB-2437720-A (GB)
Title: A reinforced floorboard for a utility vehicle
Inventor: HANSON DONALD S JR
IPC: B62D29/04
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A light-weight utility vehicle, such as a golf cart, has a floorboard or platform 42 which is provided with a pair of frame channels 62, 74 formed in an interior portion of the floorboard. The frame channels receive a pair of vehicle frame struts (70, 78 in figure 3) therewithin. The floorboard additionally has formed therein a plurality of load dispersing structural ribs (LDSRs) 82 between the frame channels and sides 86, 90 of the floorboard. The LDSRs spread a force generated by a low-speed side impact to the floorboard such that the vehicle frame struts are not damaged. The LDSRs also transfer passenger loads exerted on the outer portions of the floorboard to the DS and PS frame struts. Further shorter LDSRs 82 may be provided within side rails 94 of the floorboard. The floorboard may also comprise such features as supports for a petrol tank, battery and air box, pedal box spaces, drainage vents and channels for accelerator and brake cables.
Patent GB-2457690-A (GB)
Title: Viewer position tracking display
Inventor: SAGARDOYBURU MICHEL
IPC: G02B27/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A single view display comprises a display device (15), such as an LED or LCD device, for displaying the single view and an optical system (14), such as an array of converging lenses, for concentrating light modulated by the single view into a reduced angular range. A viewer direction determining system (100-104) determines the direction of a viewer 6 relative to the display and controls the display device (15) and the optical system (14) so that the angular range includes the direction of the viewer 6. This may be achieved by varying the subtended viewing angle 5 or the direction 8 of the angular range. The direction of a plurality of viewers 6 may be determined and the display may encompass the plurality of viewer directions 8 within a single angular range or may use a plurality of angular ranges. Such a display may be used to obtain reduced power consumption.
Patent GB-2460393-A (GB)
Title: Data access control for virtual machines
Inventor: MANSELL DAVID HENNAH
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2008-02-29
Abstract: A data processing apparatus and method are provided for controlling access to secure memory by virtual machines executing on processing circuitry. The processing circuitry executes hypervisor software to support the execution of multiple virtual machines on the processing circuitry. A memory system is provided for storing data for access by the processing circuitry, the memory system comprising secure memory for storing secure data and non-secure memory for storing non-secure data, the secure memory only being accessible via a secure access request. Address translation circuitry is responsive to an access request issued by a current virtual machine specifying a virtual address, to perform an address translation process to identify a physical address in the memory, and to cause a modified access request to be issued to the memory system specifying the physical address. A trusted virtual machine identifier is maintained and managed by the hypervisor software, with the hypervisor software setting the trusted virtual machine identifier if the current virtual machine is to be trusted to access the secure memory. Accordingly, in response to the access request issued by the current virtual machine, the address translation circuitry is only able to cause the modified access request to be issued as a secure access request specifying a physical address within the secure memory if the trusted virtual machine identifier is set. By such an approach, the hypervisor software is able to support multiple virtual machines at least some of which have access to secure memory under conditions controlled by the hypervisor software.